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Aflac is investigating a data breach where cybercriminals accessed customer claims, health, and personal information, affecting potentially thousands, and is offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection to impacted individuals.
Aflac experienced a cyberattack that exposed sensitive customer data, including Social Security numbers, but quickly contained the breach. The company is offering credit monitoring and identity protection to affected customers while investigating the incident, which appears to be part of a broader cybercrime targeting the insurance industry.
Aflac disclosed a cybersecurity breach likely caused by the Scattered Spider group, targeting insurance companies across the U.S., potentially exposing sensitive personal and health information. The company responded quickly, confirming no ransomware impact and continuing normal operations, while external experts investigate the incident.
Cybercriminals, likely from the group Scattered Spider, breached Aflac and other US insurance companies, stealing sensitive customer data. The hackers used social engineering tactics, posing as tech support, to infiltrate networks. Aflac quickly stopped the intrusion, but the extent of data stolen remains unclear. This incident highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks on the insurance sector, with experts warning companies to be vigilant against such sophisticated and rapid attacks.
Aflac presents Deion Sanders, former star athlete and current head coach of Colorado, with a tricked-out, custom golf cart featuring Aflac and "Coach Prime" logos, gold rims, a built-in cooler, storage space, and a pickup truck design. Sanders expresses his appreciation for Aflac in an Instagram video. Colorado, coming off a dominant victory, faces pressure as they prepare to play USC, but Sanders believes they should apply pressure instead. He emphasizes the need for his team to come out swinging and be proactive in their approach.